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If the radial head will not reduce following an anatomic reduction and fixation of the ulna, there is usually interposition of the annular ligament or osteocartilaginous fragments. Using a posterior approach to the elbow, an open reduction of the radial head with removal of the interposing tissue usually allows for a stable reduction without further repair of the ligament.
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